Chicago
33
BEAT

Noodles & Company

2000 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
33/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
30
15 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-14
Pass Rate
50%
7 failures
Score
33/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-10-14)
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2024, 2023...)
Sanitation issues found across 55 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 55×
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Documentation & Training critical 17×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
2025-10-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-10-09 Fail Suspected Food Poisoning
CRITICAL 2
critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS RANGING FROM 72-83F. WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA REACHING 72F AND HAND SINK IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM REACHING WATER TEMPETURE AT 83F. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST B...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET FLOORS IN DISH WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2025-05-07 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN, COOKED NOODLES). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ...

minor Sanitation

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED UTENSILS STORED FACING UP IN DISH WASHING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT MAIN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2024-07-22 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2024-06-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-06-03 Fail Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE FOR CONSUPTION IS BEING MADE NOTED BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ICE MACHINE W...

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRCUTED ABOVE THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2590191, ON 02/27/2024. VIOLATION #38 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY AND #55 OBSER...

2024-02-27 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR DAMAGED WEATHER STRIP WITH OPENINGS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING VENTILATIO VENTS INSIDE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL FRONT COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDERNETH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2023-02-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12-- ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT GRILL WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----PLASTIC DISPENSER SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---- 4-602.13-- SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11---- FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT WATER COOKER NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.FLOOR----POOLING WATER AND RUST AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AREA NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER.

2023-01-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT THE FRONT COUNTER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CHEMICAL SPILLAGE ON EXTERIOR OF ALL STORED CHEMICALS AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

EXTERIOR OF THE FLAT GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP OVEN WITH BURNT FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.----PLASTIC DISPENSER SHOOT ON THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM IN THE DINING ROOM NOTED DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE FRONT PREP HOT WATER COOKER NOTED DIRTY WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE.FLOOR----POOLING WATER AND RUST AT THE FLOOR DRAIN AREA NEXT TO THE HOT WATER TANK. MUST CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND REMOVE POOLING WATER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR NEW EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2553635 ON 3-29-22. #49- MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN. #55- OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO...

2022-03-29 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO RESIDENTS (CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITA...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12: FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SEAL TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13: MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.12: WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND M...

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-9-2021, REPORT#2545379 AND NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-21-2022, REPORT #2553204 #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFIC...

2022-03-21 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO RESIDENTS (CHICKEN, SOUPS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSU...

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS ARE PROVIDED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP. UPON MY REQUEST MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT SAID SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOOD STORED IN COOLERS MUST HAVE A LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OUTER OPENINGS ARE NOT PROTECTED. REAR DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1/2" GAP AT BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SEAL TO MINIMIZE RODENT INSECT ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

WE OBSERVED LIVE FLYING INSECTS ON-SITE IN DIFFERENT AREAS: DISHROOM 10 UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON WALLS. BETWEEN RACKS (5 OR MORE)WHICH RACKS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR, THEY ARE USED TO WASH MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINES...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MINERAL AND BLACK SLIME BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WE OBSERVED EXCESS GRIMES, DEBRIS, AND WATER UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, THREE AND TWO-COMPARTMENT SINKS, ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. ALSO, FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN F...

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12-9-2021, REPORT#2545379 #58)OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

2021-12-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON-SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) IS PREPARED PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR NEAR DISH AMCHINE. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOORS CLEAN AND DRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE AND UNDER DISH MACHINE. FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IS NEEDED FOR CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER.

2020-05-04 Pass w/ Conditions Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-...

critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019, REPORT #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...

2020-03-23 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019, REPORT #2262145: #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA. INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO...

2020-03-16 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

A STRONG FOUL ODOR COMING FROM FLOOR GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ACCUMULATION OF DEBRIS IN DISH ROOM UNDER HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARD WALL IN PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

UP-GRATED TO VIOLATION #60

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2-19-2019,REPORT#2262145 #55) 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE...

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 2-19-2019,REPORT#2262145 NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS STORED INSIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH BOOK IN THE OFFICE. INSTRUCTED INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VIS...

2019-02-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE DIGITAL TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN DISREPAIR AND NOT READING THE WASH OR FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSPECTOR USED A DIGITAL IMMERSION TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE/THERMOMETER PROBE A...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT FLOOR GROUTING IN DISH WASHING AREA.INFORMED MANAGER THAT SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AREA AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CRACKED AND PEELED PAINT ON WIRE SHELVING RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED"

2018-04-30 Pass Canvass
4
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED A FEW READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST LABEL AND DATE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED DIRT ON THE INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIME TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DIVICE AT THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ABD MAINTAIN.

2017-06-15 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN MOP HOOKS ABOVE THE MOP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT FROM INTERIOR OF MOP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, FRONT AND REAR PREP, AROUND WATER SOFTENER TANKS IN REAR AND AROUND SELF SERVE COKE MACHINE IN SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS. CLEAN DUST FROM VENT COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. REPAIR BROKEN SOAP DISPENSER ON WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP. REPAIR BROKEN WALL TILE AT LOWER CORNER ON NORTHWEST WALL...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPAIR BURNED OUT LIGHTS FROM ABOVE THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2016-07-26 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL REPACKAGED ASSORTED DESSERTS(COOKIES,MARSHMELLO TREAT,)WITH NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS,WEIGHT

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK NEXT TO DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMP SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM LOWER SHELF UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,UNDERSIDE OF SODA MACHINE

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND, ALONG WALL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,2 & 3 COMP SINKS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT ESPECIALLY UNDER CABINET NEAR SODA MACHINE.MUST REMOVE WATER 2 & 3 COMP SINKSFLOOR NEAR HOT WATER TANK AND KEEP DRY.MUST...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA,SODA MACHINE.MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN DINING AREA ,UNDE...

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN HOOD IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA HOOD.MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREAS.

2015-12-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WOMENS BATHROOM STALL DOOR IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED FOR SHELF LINER. CARDBOARD IS PROHIBITED AND ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOODS ABOVE STEAMER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

2015-02-23 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED SPASH GUARD NEEDED IN BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED TABLEIN REAR OF KITHCEN IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR OR REMOVE TABLE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR DRAINS UNCLEAN WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOOR DRAINS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FAUCET LEAKING AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOT WATER FAUCET IN DISREPAIR AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2014-01-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2014-01-10 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND FRONT AND EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECTS PROOFED WITH 0VER 1/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN BETWEEN THE 2 GLASS FRONT DOOR AND I/4 OF AN INCH GAP IN THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SRIOUS 7-38-020.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABEL/NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON ALL SPICES CONTAINERS IN THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: CABINET UNDER THE PREP TABLE IN THE SERVING AREA; CABINET UNDER THE TEA SECTION AND UNDER THE CONDIMENTS SECTION(CLOSE TO THE SODA MACHINE) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENT IN BOTH WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ANSD MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-07-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 1/2 LB COOKED MEATBALLS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 103.1F TO 105.4F. ALL OTHER POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN SAME HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. MEATBALLS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $1.50. ...

serious Documentation & Training

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-5-12 NOT POSTED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. REPORT WAS COVERED, BY LICENSES AND BOTH WERE OBSTRUCTED BY STORED CHILDREN'S BOOSTER SEATS. INSTRUCTED TO POST TODAYS SUMMARY VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-4...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR ICE MACHINES BIN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER TWO COMPARTMENT SINK DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2012-10-05 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE COOLER NEXT TO THE FRONT STEAM TABLE AND WIRE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

2011-11-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2011-07-07 Pass Tag Removal
1
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

VIOLATION REMAINS FROM #517431 ON 7-5-11.

2011-07-05 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. OBSERVED COOKS LINE PASTA HOLDING COOLER WITH AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 49F WITH PASTA TEMPERATURES RANGING BETW...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30LBS COOKED PASTA IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER RANGING IN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 43.7F AND 49F. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE...

serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND NO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION #469217 ON 12-1-10.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR DRAIN AT DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2010-12-01 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2010-11-23 Fail License
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FRONT/...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.SPLASHGUARD AT EXPOSED HANDSINK AT 3 COMP SINK AREA MUST BE INSTALLED.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

100
Cafe Brauer
100
Cafe Brauer
54
Angry Octopus
51
J. Alexander'S
44
Blue Door Farm Stand

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